1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
